Biol 4100 Animal Physiology

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Biol 4100 Animal Physiology
Barbara Musolf Office Faculty Hall A-16C E-mail
BarbaraMusolf_at_clayton.com Web site
http//a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/ Phone (678)
466-4851
Office hours Tuesday 1030am to 330pm And by
appointment
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Syllabus

• Policy for makeup exams and quizzes
• Late assignments
• Cheating or plagiarism
• Exam dates

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What you can expect

• This course builds on CVA and Cell Biology and
  provides a foundation for further studies in
  physiology.
• Readings will include the text and secondary and
  primary scientific literature.
• Be prepared to discuss the chapter assignments in
  each class.

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Communication

• E-mail
• Web site.
• Office hours
• Review sessions

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Your Responsibilities

• Attend class.
• Be prepared.
• Ask questions.
• Discuss any special accommodations you may need
  now.

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My responsibilities

• Grade assignments in a timely manner.
• Provide supplements to lecture
• Class web page
• Be available for help outside class.
• Office hours, e-mail, appointments
• Review sessions

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Grading

• Three tests (100 pts each) 300
• Class assignments 80
• Final Exam (comprehensive) 120
• Total 500
• A gt 449
• B 400 449
• C 350 399
• D 300 349
• F lt 300

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Topics covered in 4100

• Homeostatic mechanisms
• Feeding and metabolism
• Nervous and endocrine systems
• Muscular system
• Respiration and circulation
• Water and salt physiology